alison bed

i like ethan allen style.

and i like this alison headboard b/c i like tufted headboards.

but the bedroom they showcase with this bed is even more beautiful.

tops in blue

we went to see tops in blue.

some of the things they do are so cheesy.

nonetheless, they are so fun and exciting.

so we make it a point to go when they come to our base.

the venue: cabrillo high school gymnasium.

while i understand their need to have it outside the base to open it to the general public, what a poor choice! crowded. no ventilation. hot. uncomfy seats. skewed-angle viewing (at least for us). we had sucky seats... high up in the nosebleed section of the bleachers... it was too hot, high, and dangerous for the kids to be at, with big gaping openings to the floor waaaaaaay below. even when we found a few empty seats a few rows down and decided to situate ourselves there, it wasn't much better. the special effects lighting stucture was in our line of view, blocking the center of the stage. (no wonder no one was sitting there!) plus, it's a nightmare for mothers with young kids b/c a high school is not going to be equipped with a changing station in the bathroom.

since joining the USAF, we have been to 3 Tops in Blue shows total, i think. i never had any reason to complain about it, like i am doing so now. however, today's performance was probably the most enjoyable one i've been to. maybe it had to do with the fact that all three of my kids were enjoying it, and it's really priceless to see their faces light up and dance to the music. maybe b/c we just needed to get out of the house to do/watch something out of the ordinary. maybe b/c the performers were right there in our midst, just a few feet away. whatever's the case, i just wanted to get up and dance. it was definitely good for AF families' morale.

thank you, Tops in Blue, for the wonderful performance! i know it's very draining to engage in a high-energy performance for 2 hrs. and i imagine there's not much rest between shows. to be on the road daily is another added stress. BUT, your mission was accomplished b/c it really lifted up our spirits and we had such a great time!